262914 (LI) Catering Assistant CP25

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with food preparation and to help maintain the cleanliness and operation of kitchens, dining areas, and related equipment. You will support the production, portioning, distribution and service of meals and snacks across a busy catering operation.

Hours are Monday to Friday in a 3-week cycle (0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0930-1730). The post does not meet visa sponsorship criteria; applicants should review immigration options before applying.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of food stuffs and contribute to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms and all associated equipment while supporting the production, portioning, distribution and service of meals and snacks.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

To ensure the organisation provides Patients, Staff and Visitors with a high quality person centred and safe catering service. Assisting with the preparation of food stuffs and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms and all associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and service of the meals and snacks.

Days Monday to Friday week 3 week cycle, 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0930-1730

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.